Ireland
Pro14 CEO open to exclusive pay-television deal
Pro14 chief executive Martin Anayi has said that the European club rugby union competition could seek an exclusive rights partnership with a subscription-focused broadcaster to maximise revenues.
RTÉ lands rights to Euro 2020
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ has picked up rights to the Uefa Euro 2020 finals and qualifying games for the national football team tournament, as well as rights to European qualifiers for the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
Eir Sport picks up rights to US PGA Championship
Irish pay-television broadcaster Eir Sport has acquired rights for this year’s US PGA Championship golf tournament.
Pro14 banking on expansion leading to greater TV revenue
The expansion of the cross-border Pro12 rugby union competition, following the addition of two South African teams this week, has been driven by three factors: the desire to improve the competitiveness of the league, the aim of bringing its media-rights revenues closer into line with its rivals, and the availability of the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings.
Sky Sports lands UK, Ireland rights to Mayweather-McGregor
Pay-television broadcaster Sky has acquired exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to the upcoming fight between former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor.
PGA Championship coverage bolstered by Facebook, Twitter agreements
The PGA of America has furthered its new rights strategy for the PGA Championship in the UK, by stating that live streaming of the 2017 edition of the US golf major will be available via social media platforms Facebook and Twitter.
Sky’s operating profit dips, plans outlined for Spanish service
European pay-television group Sky has reported a six per cent fall in operating profit due to the increased costs of rights to football’s English Premier League, while it has outlined plans to launch a “simple and affordable” OTT platform in Spain.
The Racing Partnership signs rights deal with Ladbrokes Coral
The Racing Partnership (TRP), a joint venture between UK racecourse owner and operator Arena Racing Company (ARC) and seven UK independent racecourses, has agreed a new rights deal with gambling company Ladbrokes Coral PLC.
United opens up MUTV to live streaming in UK, Ireland
English Premier League football club Manchester United has made its in-house television channel, MUTV, available to all supporters in the UK and Ireland through a new streaming service at mutv.com.
Sky Sports unveils channel revamp
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has confirmed details of its revamped sports offering, with 10 channels to be made available from July 18.
BT Sport secures exclusive rights to European club rugby
Pay-television broadcaster BT Sport has secured exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to European club rugby union’s Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions after agreeing a fresh four-season contract.
Sky rebrands channel offering, lowers basic package price
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky is to rebrand its 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 sports channels with names that focus on specific sports, while it will also launch a new cheaper subscription package.
Fox’s Sky deal receives regulatory clearance in Ireland
Media company 21st Century Fox has received regulatory approval in the Republic of Ireland for its proposed takeover of European pay-television operator Sky.